Hi everyone and welcome to yet another "Bright Ideas Blog Hop!" My post today is about "The Homework Club." I started this because I wanted to make my kids more accountable for turning in their homework.
To make my "Homework Club," I purchased a set of popcorn themed cutouts. I laminated them and put magnet strip pieces on the backs of them. I put the set on the front of my desk {I'm all about utilizing every inch of the room!}. I chose popcorn because I have a circus theme in my classroom. Each day, I quickly check in the kids' homework. I let them know who didn't turn it in and they give me the reason why. I check in homework with a simple checklist and check marks. If a student doesn't bring their homework, I put a circle in the box. I also remove their magnet from the front of my desk. They are then out of the homework club until the next quarter. I reset it each quarter to give everyone an opportunity to earn the club rewards. At the end of the quarter, the remaining kids will vote on a reward and we'll celebrate together during lunch time. They typically choose a treat of some sort, or eating lunch in my room.
The kids had a week to practice returning their homework before it "counted" as part of the Homework Club. I sent a little note home about how the Homework Club works. We began this past week. I already have a few who are "out" for this quarter, but I bet not many more will forget their homework!
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